1968 MG MGC vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, both 1968 MG MGC and 1968 Aston Martin DB6 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1968 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1968 MG MGC.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 MG MGC | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | MG | Aston Martin |
| Model | MGC | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
